Kids Planner: Outdoor Movie, Intro to Geocaching, Lesson on Leaves

School's in session, but there's still lots to do around town with your family.

Spiderman 3 and Everett Smithson Band

• When/Where: Friday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. at Raspberry Island
• Why Go: Now that the outdoor movie/entertainment season is winding down this may be your last chance to grab your picnic blanket and enjoy some entertainment al fresco.
• Geared Toward: The whole crew (the movie is rated PG – 13).
• Price: Free.

 Geocaching Basics

• When/Where: Tuesday, Sept. 20 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Carver Lake Park in Woodbury.
• Why Go: With fall colors promising to be the best in a decade, this is a great way to get the family outside and exploring. GPS units are provided.
• Geared Toward: Families with kids 6 and older.
• Price: $15 per family or group (up to 5 people).

Introduction to Geocaching

• When/Where: Saturday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the .
• Why Go:  If you want to learn how to participate in this activity and missed the previous opportunity, here is another chance to try your hand at it.
• Geared Toward: Elementary age and older.
• Price: $5 per participant.

Lessons from a Leaf

• When/Where: Friday, Sept. 23 from 9:30–11 a.m. at the .
• Why Go: Learn about why and how leaves change colors in the fall.
• Geared Toward: Children age 3–6 (must be potty trained).
• Price: $7 per participant. Register by Sept. 16.

Squirrels and Acorns

• When/Where: Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10–11:30 a.m. at the Maplewood Nature Center.
• Why Go: Take you littlest ones and learn about squirrels and why they store acorns away.
• Geared Toward: Children birth to 5 years.
• Price: $5 per child. Register by Sept. 16.